Title: Oliver's Ocean
Illustrator: (Author)Kevin Henkes
Genre:Chapter book
Sub Genre: Realistic Fiction
Theme: Misfortunes make us rich in character.
Primary and Secondary Characters:Martha Boyle
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Brief Summary:This book starts off with Martha Boyle going to her Grandma's house, which is near the ocean. Throughout the entire trip she can't stop thinking about Olive. Olive was a girl that Martha didn't really know, but she would see her sometimes. One day, Olive is in a fatal car accident. Though Martha didn't talk to her, she wishes she did. She regrets not being able to have gotten to know her. This changes Martha and she begins to fear losing people that she is actually close with, like her Grandmother. Martha is faced with trials and challenges while she is at her Grandmothers, but she doesn't forget her main goal. She strives to be the best that she can be and make the most of her time with her family. In addition, through the different events that take place, she becomes more and more aware of the important things in life and feels like she has a greater sense of purpose because of the things she has been through.
Used in the Classroom: This would be a great book for students. I think that they could live vicariously through the character, which may instill a greater appreciation for life. I think students would enjoy reading this. I think that it would be really great for them to help them better understand and appreciate challenges and maybe view them in a more positive way.
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